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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYvsVolkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 6.0 W12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,000 kg
    4,409 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
435hp324kW
450hp336kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,359kg5,201lb
Gross weight
2,685kg5,919lb
2,880kg6,349lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km526mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
5,059mm199in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
118mm5in
Trunk volume
560L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
83L
90L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYVolkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W126,050 rpm2,750-5,200 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12 has 15 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
2,359 kg
5,201 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5.0 s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W126.1 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: 4.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
847 km
526 mi
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
621 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
435 hp
324 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
2,359 kg
5,201 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
847 km
526 mi
621 km
386 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYVolkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 359 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 226 km (141 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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